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Gaming industry hits a wall, but PC gaming continues to thrive outpacing consoles | Thank advancements in portable PC gaming and the influence of platforms like Roblox
Both PC and console gaming sectors have expanded substantially since the early 2010s, with consumer spending on these platforms increasing by nearly $50 billion in 2024 compared...
However, amidst this stagnation, PC gaming has emerged as a bright spot, continuing its upward trajectory and now representing the majority of non-mobile content revenue. Ball attributes this growth to several factors, including a more extensive and backward-compatible game library, instant access to web browsers, social platforms, and livestreaming software, as well as superior high-end performance capabilities. When PC Gamer inquired about this discrepancy, Ball explained that he primarily relied on IDG data, which is widely regarded as the industry standard for sales tracking.
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